Blackwood Educational Land Institute is a 33-acre non-profit, regenerative teaching farm located in Hempstead, TX (near Waller), focused on sustainable food systems, nature education, and workshops. It features a "Landfarm" for hands-on learning, "Skyfarm" (a 1-acre urban rooftop farm), and hosts events like farm-to-table dinners.

Historic downtown Waller, Texas, is a charming, rapidly growing area 40 miles northwest of Houston, featuring unique boutiques, antique shops, and local restaurants. Centered near Business 290, it offers a small-town atmosphere with historic charm, close to attractions like Dewberry Farm and the Waller County Fair.